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Independence Inn

4.0 star property
Upscale historic inn, walk to Bow Lake
your current months are June, 2024 and July, 2024.
June 2024
July 2024

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Bar (on property)
Garden
Exterior
Signature Room
Restaurant
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

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6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford, NH, 03884
  • Popular LocationBow Lake4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of New Hampshire21 min drive
  • Popular LocationHampton Beach49 min drive
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)52 min drive

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8/10 Poor

I awoke to tidy things up prior to checking out only to realize how dirty the rug and worse, my bed sheets and banket an...
Michael
May 19, 2024
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Room options

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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Down duvet
  • 13.2 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Room

Presidential Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 62 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Strafford

Located in Strafford, Independence Inn is in a rural area and near the beach. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bow Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee. Long Sands Beach and Ogunquit Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing and snowshoeing.
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What's nearby

  • Bow Lake - 4 min walk
  • University of New Hampshire - 21 min drive
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 37 min drive
  • Hampton Beach - 49 min drive
  • Ogunquit Beach - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 23 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Northwoods Brewing Company - 14 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Cooper Hill Pizzeria - 7 min drive
  • Northwood Diner - 15 min drive
  • Johnsons Seafood & Steak - 14 min drive

About this property

Independence Inn

Upscale historic inn near Bow Lake
Consider a stay at Independence Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a firepit and a garden. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as smart speakers and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, eco-friendly cleaning products and communal kitchens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1832
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 125 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD125 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Independence Inn Inn
Independence Inn Strafford
Independence Inn Inn Strafford

Frequently asked questions

Is Independence Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Independence Inn?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Inn on 22 May 2024 start from NZ$190.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Independence Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Independence Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Independence Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Independence Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this historic inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bow Lake, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee and Market Square.

Independence Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I awoke to tidy things up prior to checking out only to realize how dirty the rug and worse, my bed sheets and banket and even found bugs. Before I left I sent a text to the Innkeeper and waited 20 minutes but never got a response. I dont like to leave negative reviews and the place presents itself better perhaps until you really look.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Xiomara

I
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

I would rate this property, generally speaking, as average because some things could have been a little cleaner (ex. The bedroom rug needs to be cleaned.) I was a little disappointed when the in room coffee maker didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

I like the uniqueness of the property. They also keep the room and common areas very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
The Inn was great! A little older but had great charm! Staff was very friendly and helpful! Sat at the bar and visited, didn’t eat at the restaurant but the food looked and smelled delicious!
Had a cute little pantry for the guests!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would book again
Great room for the price. Owner was very nice and welcoming. The restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nokki

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at the Inn was remarkable. If you are looking for a central place to go and explore the area, this is it. The owners and the staff were exceptional. Anything that we needed was addressed immediately. The food at the attached restaurant was second to none. The Independence Inn has old world charm and New World management which makes it the perfect place to stay and enjoy the beautiful New Hampshire foliage or any of the many other interests that the area has to offer. I would recommend The Independence Inn to anyone. We hope to return again soon and look forward to seeing the owners again. Thank you all for your hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Doreen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We liked the location which was close to an event we attended in Lee. The restaurant Heartwood was nice, the service was great as was the food. The "contactless" check-in was easy. However, the service at the Inn was non-existent. When we arrived I checked out the kitchenette as it was for use by all the guests but it was sorely lacking supplies On arrival, there were three bagels on a covered tray and the stock of coffee and tea was low. The next morning none of the amenities had been restocked. The bagels were still sitting there from the day before and nothing fresh had been added. Some of the guests used the last of the coffee. There was a coffee maker in our room but no coffee. I texted the innkeeper and asked them to bring some. I never got a response and no one ever showed up to restock or clean. The trash in the kitchenette looked like it hadn't been emptied in over a day. There were no paper towels and the toaster and microwave needed to be cleaned. We toasted one of the bagels and the toaster oven started to smoke from all the crumbs in it. Our room was clean but the fridge had remnants of food/trash from previous guests in it. The lack of response or even the presence of the Innkeeper or any staff was concerning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023